Toyota 4A-GE
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Toyota AE86 engines
Toyota AE86 is a Japanese compact car in the back of a coupe and hatchback from the manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation. The AE86 series is the 1st generation of the Toyota Sprinter Trueno or Toyota Corolla Levin, produced from 1983 to 1987. The car has a rear-wheel drive layout. Trueno means thunder in Spanish, Levin means lightning in English. Another name for the model is Hachi-Roku, which means “eight – six”. In the North American market, the car was sold under the name Corolla GT-S.
The Toyota AE86 was offered with 2 engines between 1983 and 1987 (2 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.6 to 1.6 liters, power output from 100 to 165 hp. All of them use a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 4A-FE (about 300,000 km).
Toyota AE86 engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota AE86 1983–1987 | |||||||
| Toyota 4A-GE | 1983–1987 | 1.6 L R4 | 110–165 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Other Toyota AE86 engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Toyota 4A-FE | 1987–2002 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
Toyota AE86 engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota AE86?
Toyota AE86 (1983–1987): Toyota 4A-GE.
Which Toyota AE86 engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota AE86 engines are: Toyota 4A-FE — about 300,000 km; Toyota 4A-GE — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota AE86 engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 4A-FE — 3.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 4A-GE — 3.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Toyota AE86 have a timing belt or chain?
Timing belt: Toyota 4A-FE and Toyota 4A-GE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota AE86 available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota AE86 engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 4A-FE
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